I think it is unfortunate that in the upcoming trip that President Obama is taking to Latin America he is not including stops in Colombia and Panama.

Passing the Colombia free trade agreement, for example, is of utmost importance to moving our economy forward, creating jobs.

While we are languishing in our commitment and dedication to free trade with these countries, the European Union and Canada have been promoting it quite vigorously.

I think it is outrageous that we would basically wash our hands over our own people in the service of this country for USAID's development programs and democracy building programs.

In light of the situation with Alan Gross, U.S. citizen, which I believe is being held hostage by the Castro dictatorship...

I am deeply concerned with our current administration's policy and attitude toward Latin America over the past few years.

Can you cite any concession for democratic reform that has ever been made by the Castro dictatorship?